News: Faculty

This month PSD researchers have been featured for their efforts to find evidence of the elusive Axion Particle, develop UV light disinfection arrays for N95 masks, and identify that a mysterious interstellar visitor was a dark hydrogen iceberg.

A black hole's lunch provides a treat for astronomers — Assoc. Prof. Daniel Holz explains the significance of a newly discovered (and indeterminate) astronomical object

UChicago researchers led by Prof. Peter Eng develop a faster, better way to disinfect N95 masks for reuse

Prof. Awschalom says new CQE analysis shows promise of quantum technologies based on silicon carbide

Dean Angela Olinto shares lasting lessons from her dad in the New York Times

Astronomer Wendy Freedman encourages girls to reach for the stars on StartTV

We invite all PSD members to educate themselves on the importance of understanding different voices and points of view. We have compiled a list of suggested readings and films that address topics of race, identity, and equity.

Chemist Sarah King honored with Beckman Foundation’s Young Investigator Award

XENON1T dark matter detector picks up unexplained new signal

Curiosity: The Making of a Scientist offers an online sneak peek of its pilot episode online June 25 at noon and 8 p.m.

Physicist Peter Eng interviewed about decontaminating N95 masks on Fox 32 Chicago

Asst. Prof. Brian Nord and Prof. Daniel Holz discuss Wednesday's #ShutDownSTEM strike

PSD members honored with 2020 Quantrell and Graduate Teaching Awards

No parallel universe? Asst. Prof. Abigail Vieregg discusses neutrinos and new findings about the universe

This month PSD researchers have been featured for their efforts to uncover the secret behind the molecule that blocks HIV infection, why ocean circulation may hold the key to finding life on exoplanets, and what 'groupie' galaxies orbiting the Milky Way tell us about dark matter.